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DF03 GNU

2003 Ford Ranger

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,812 mi
Last recorded151,812 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 GNU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 151,812 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 151,812 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 148,032 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 148,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 144,568 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 142,361 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 137,129 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 136,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,246 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 112,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear lamp craked a little

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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DF03 GNU is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 94,107 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF03 GNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF03 GNU registered?

DF03 GNU is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is DF03 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 GNU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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